Can a single have a real life at the villages?

[justaskjoe]

As a single, what are my chances of fitting in at the fl villages? Are there lots of singles or mostly married couples? Are there groups, forums, meet and greets, etc. for singles? Thanks.

[chelsea24]

There is such a variety of people here it's amazing. There are wonderful singles groups that have so many clubs, go dancing, movies, etc. And always lots of house parties to be had. Also, it is a nice mixture of singles and couples for almost anything.

You will have a wonderful time here! Believe it! ;)

[ConeyIsBabe]

As a single, what are my chances of fitting in at the fl villages? Are there lots of singles or mostly married couples? Are there groups, forums, meet and greets, etc. for singles? Thanks.

I'm single, and a wannabee, and have the same concerns you have.

From participating on TOTV for almost a year I have come to the conclusion that singles have many more options for a fulfilling lifestyle in The Villages, than they would have on the outside having to make all new friends by whatever means they could.

Go read the Singles Forum and you will have an idea of what's happening in TV. However, I have not visited TV, yet .... but I can appreciate its potential :pepper2:

[Barefoot]

The peeps in our TOTV Singles Group have more fun than the marrieds!! They are out every night rocking on. :pepper2:
Come on down, you'll never regret it.

[Rokinronda]

SOME of us marrieds rock with the singles, Bare!!!!
:pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

[nancy thereader]

That's exactly the question I would have, too. When you see any photographs or promotions of The Villages, it is always couples . I wonder, then, if I would feel very out-of-place.

[graciegirl]

I think you might have seen the recent pictures of the lunch at Crispers on Friday. In those pictures were Blondie, Dicky, VK, Chuck, Kathie, Redwitch, Ron and probably more that I can think of right now. They are all single. We all have a good time together, but the singles see each other on their own too

[KathieI]

Right GG, and there are others that were missing, Mr. Bob and Tkret, but we also have SWINFLA, PGB, Muncle, Jim T and hopefully a few more will be joining us. Quite a crowd and growing by the minute. We could always use more...

[chachacha]

as a single person than i have been here....friends are great and always something fun to do...it is definitely a couples world but that is so everywhere while at least here it is easier to meet other singles to socialize with.. don't miss any of kathie's parties....

[Shirleevee]

My husband and I socialize with the singles and I will say this, they are very nice and extremely friendly.

[Barefoot]

SOME of us marrieds rock with the singles, Bare!!!!
:pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

And indeed, Ronda does a whole lot of rocking on! She is very deserving of the name "Rokinronda! :pepper2:

The marrieds and singles hang together and all have a wonderful time.

[angel222]

Hi Everyone...I thought I'd add my 2 cents worth...I first visited TV on a lifestyle preview in July 2008 with a girlfriend and we had a ball but I didn't know how it would be to be here alone. So I took the plunge and rented for Jan, Feb, and March. I have been renting now since Jan 1 and although its only been a few weeks I can already feel that TV is about individuals - not labels like single, couple,etc. I am a widow and had the same concerns as other singles - is it only for couples?? I went to Crispers on Friday with a few butterflies in my stomach but I immediately felt included (Kathie is a great hostess). It was so nice to see people liking people and not even asking if you were single or married. If you want to have fun you can or if you want to sit in the house and look at the walls you can do that too here:shrug:. For me, I've decided its time for some fun in my life.... I can't wait til my place in NY sells so I can be here full time - to be honest, I don't want to go back so the offer I just got better work out!
Regards, Charlene:laugh:

[graciegirl]

Angel. What a wonderful post. I am so glad you are having a great time. I do not think of couples as joined at the thigh, but it has been pointed out to me that I can't understand what it is like to be a one until I am a one. I can't stand to think of anyone being lonely or left out and I know that most of the people I have met are very quick to say, Why don't you come along?

Can't wait to meet you. Drop by. I am in Hadley.

[tkret]

Hello Justaskjoe

A very good question and all very good answers. Yes, I have heard about some of those very singles that these fine folks have written about and I have observed them, as well. They are quite wild but one of them, a fellow named Gene, keeps them in line and, for the most part, out of trouble. There is Krazy Kathie who opens her home to every outcast in need of shelter (so I have heard) and her parties are so legendary that the Lady Lake Police Department has installed a direct line into her house; there is PGB who has been christened "Firecracker" and, upon meeting her, in no time you'll understand why!; Blondie has been here for about three weeks, now, and is on her fifth pair of dancing shoes because she has worn the soles right off them all; let's not forget JimT who, although his Giants got shellaked in the playoffs, still was a great host for his friends and foes, alike; Mr. Bob, a great guy who almost got that job on the commercials for FedEx for being the fastest talker on the face of the earth; Dianne...sorry cannot comment because I got into trouble once before for posting about her culinary skills!; there is Peazoup, too, who brings elegance and poise to these bunch of roustabouts, as well as, ensuring propriety and proper behavior (yeah, right!!); Dottie, a great water volleyball player and Karaoke singer... I just wish she wouldn't do BOTH at the same time (very distracting in the pool); Dicky - he sits back quietly and observes (be wary of him - very scary); but a wealth of information on just about any subject.

Justaskjoe, although I haven't had the pleasure of meeting Gene, from what I understand, HE is the one to be counted upon to show you direction and to keep you from harms way. I will say, though, that this bunch couldn't be a nicer or more friendlier group of Singles who are always available to help one another, support one another, and give comfort to one another. But, be prepared to laugh almost continually; and they have selected as there mantra the words of Jimmy Buffet: "If we couldn't laugh, we would all go insane".

In closing, I should advise you that there are, at least, two large Singles Clubs in The Villages, as well. Yeah, certainly no trouble fitting in here for any single person looking for friends in the same boat. Good luck and do what most of us did, already, and that is when you plan on arriving for a visit let us know and we'll meet and greet you. Phyllis and Peter, our married self-appointed chaperones to the group, may even foot the bill for a night out; but I'll have to run it by them first!

[Shirleevee]

Now now TKRET...........we were not, "self appointed chaperones". After Kathie's New Years Eve party, (we were out of town), the Sheriff of Sumter County called us and begged us to keep a tight reign on this group. We are also on the payroll of Lake and Marion Counties...........

[mfp509]

I am single and have lived here for 5 1/2 years and have more of a social life than I ever had in my life. I belong to a wonderful single women's club (single, divorced, widowed etc) and there are so many activities. In addition to activities around The Villages, we are going to an ice show in Orlando in Feb and then to a Yankees training game in March - it is never ending. Come on down - you will be happy you did!! I even buy tickets to some shows at the Savannah and go alone if no one else is interested - it's just that kind of place.

[Peazoup]

Hello Justaskjoe,
TKRET said it all beautifully as only he can. How does that song go? --- Don't worry, be happy. And that's the way it is.

[Kimberly Ross]

I have been to the Villages many times and I am single. This is my place where I plan to retire me and my sister . Upon my visits there it looked like you could have as much fun as you want and make friends easy with anyone. I felt It is a great place and felt really comfortable there. I live in St Petersburg just minutes from the beach but I got such a sense of being at home with so many things to do. I don't look forward to getting older but I do look forward to my retirement. I plan to move over even before that day if I can find something in my field of work.

[Lone Traveller]

If you're happy, fit in and have friends where you live you'll have them in TV. If you don't have these where you live now chances are you won't have them in TV.

Your life is what you make or don't make

[KathieI]

If you're happy, fit in and have friends where you live you'll have them in TV. If you don't have these where you live now chances are you won't have them in TV.

Your life is what you make or don't make

Lone, wonderful post. Very profound and right on!!!

[vickic@thevllages.net]

I disagree with it not being different here TV-the set up here for singles activities is so great over regular surburbia america. My neighbor say she had made more friend here in 6 months than she had in the past 10 years where she came from. There are single clubs, more single neighbors, church singles not to mention people talk to you here and are interested. Also if uncomfortable with the singles stuff, all the clubs, dance classes, sports events all have singles there to meet, even the water aroebics. Unless you want to be a hermit, you will not be lonely. You do have to leave your house and go to things.

[jmemc46]

Hello everyone,
Just read all the post about being single in the villages. I will be their as soon as I I sell. One of my concerns was meeting people but after reading these post I have no more woorries. I love people and I have been able to get along with everyone that have been in my life so far. So I am looking forward to meeting everyone and see what all the talk about the crazy parties is all about.
Jmemc:pepper2::pepper2::pepper2: :beer3::beer3:

[barb1191]

I bought in TV in 2002 as a single female and never felt left out of anything. The neighborhood is so friendly (as most are) and upon joining activities such as line dancing and bocce team, and bridge club, met more wonderful people both single and married couples. The singles and marrieds seem to blend together very well socially.

At the time I moved to TV, I was divorced for thirty years, avowing to never marry again. Well, never say never. I met Mr Wonderful and we're celebrating our third anniverary of married life together this month. We are so very happy together and enjoying life to it's fullest.

Couldn't believe that my "knight in shining armour" :crap2: was here in "paradise."

Point being..... Married or single, every day is "a beautiful day in The Villages."

C'mon down!!!.....barb

[graciegirl]

It sure looks to me like my single friends and friends who are here temporarily without their mates (Who are other places still working) are having a great time.

In fact.............they may all be having a better time than me.........naw, that's paranoia.